Whanganui Airport Travel Guide
Whanganui
Visit Whanganui Airport
Popular places to visit
Virginia Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Durie Hill Elevator
Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Ward Observatory
Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Watt Fountain
After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Whanganui Airport
151 on London Motel
"Was a bit noisy with people moving about upstairs in the night."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
"Ëasy to find and settle into. Shared facilities easy to use. Staff very accommodating. The price is very reasonable. We are going to stay there each time we visit Wanganui."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Avenue Hotel
"Great place to stay. Great location 👍"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
"Nice room. Enjoyed the spa bath. Room was ground level and rather dark."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
"Always a great stay. The property owner is always very helpful. I booked it for one of my staff."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Riverside Motel
"Quick and friendly check in, property is ok but tired and a little overpriced. Bed a bit lumpy and springs gone. Staff at checkout very rude when he challenged me on my review"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whanganui Airport
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Putiki
Though Putiki may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.
Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
College Estate
While College Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Ward Observatory.
Springvale
While Springvale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Elevator and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
